Jury selection begins in capital homicide case for Smith Township father accused of killing son

Bethlehem-Center High School will name the homecoming queen on Friday, Sept. 26 during the pre-game festivities of the 7 p.m. football game. The high school’s homecoming dance will be held the next day. Pictured in the front row from left are Taylor Sawicky, the 2024 homecoming queen; 2025 ...
Jury selection began this week in the capital homicide case against the Smith Township father accused of shaking his son nearly four years ago, causing fatal injuries to the boy. The pool of about 250 prospective jurors arrived Monday morning at the Washington County Courthouse as the process ...
The sale of the shuttered Charleroi glass plant to a French-based industrial glass maker apparently has been blocked by the Federal Trade Commission. In July, plant owner Anchor Hocking was said to have struck a deal with Sediver, a company that produces industrial grade glass. Sources close ...
CINCINNATI (AP) — Spencer Horwitz hit an run-scoring double in the 11th inning and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati 4-3 on Wednesday night, preventing the Reds from gaining ground in the race for an NL wild card. The Reds entered Wednesday's action tied with Arizona, one game behind ...
Name: Gabby Dusi Grade: Senior School: Belle Vernon Sport: Tennis Dusi’s week: The Duquesne University commit won her third-straight WPIAL Class 2A singles championship in girls tennis last Thursday at North Allegheny despite playing with severe discomfort in the left side of her ...
By Josh Dubow AP Pro Football Writer Quarterback Drew Brees and receiver Larry Fitzgerald were picked in their first year of eligibility as two of the nominees among modern era players for the 2026 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Brees and Fitzgerald were two of the most prolific ...
I am only 18 months away from turning 80, and truthfully, the way things are going, if seven more of my classmates pass away, I could end up being the valedictorian of my high school class. One thing I’ve consistently observed in life is the ongoing display of consistency that humankind ...
It’s back-to-school time, and this past summer’s hot weather may have kept you cooped up inside with air conditioning more than usual. That could lead to kids spending more time with electronics and in front of TV screens. Now, research published in both JAMA Pediatric and Psychology ...